How to Insert Future Dates in Microsoft Word 2007

Microsoft Word 2007 is set automatically to the correct, current date. Inserting a future date requires changing the automatic date previously set up within the system. It is possible to change the date field in Microsoft Word 2007 -- as necessary for future dating purposes.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word 2007

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Word 2007. Either double-click on the Word 2007 icon on the desktop or open the "Start" bar on the computer, select "Programs" and then pick "Word."

2. Press "ALT" followed by "Shift" and then "D." This will open the Word 2007 "Date Field." Type in the preferred future date to change the current date or the date listed in the system. To open the field manually, select "Insert." Select "Quick Parts" and then "Fields." Select "Date and Time" in the categories option and then "Save Date" in the field name. Pick the date format preferred.

3. Select "Apply" to change the settings in the "Date Field" and then "OK" to close it. This will change the date to any preferred future date automatically.

Tips & Warnings

• If your purposes require a typed future date in the document, type in the date when needed -- rather than changing the system date. The system will not change a typed-in date within a Word document.

References

• Create the Future: Word Tech Tips
• Microsoft Word 2007: Keyboard Shortcuts
• University of Wisconsin: Word 2007 Inserting Fields